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6.5 Creedmoor
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Caliber Specifications:
Caliber: | 6.5 Creedmoor |
Standard / Datasheet: | C.I.P. |
Bullet Diameter: | 0.264" | 6.71mm |
Primer Size: | Large Rifle (LR) |
Max. Case Length: | 1.920" | 48.77mm |
Max. Cartridge Length / OAL: | 2.825" | 71.75mm |
Max. Standardized Pressure: | 63092 psi | 4350 bar |
Case Capacity: | 52.5 Grains of Water |
CID: | CID_981 |
- Introduced in 2007 through a collaboration between Hornady and Remington, the 6.5 Creedmoor has rapidly become a favorite among hunters, target shooters, and competitive marksmen. Designed with the modern shooter in mind, this cartridge is based on the venerable .308 Winchester case, reengineered to deliver superior ballistic performance at long range. What sets the 6.5 Creedmoor apart is its outstanding accuracy and mild recoil. These attributes make it exceptionally manageable, even for extended shooting sessions or precision competitions. Its high ballistic coefficient projectiles maintain velocity and resist wind drift, resulting in flatter trajectories and tighter groupings at distances beyond 1,000 yards. In the field, the 6.5 Creedmoor proves its worth as a versatile hunting round. It offers the energy and penetration needed to ethically harvest medium to large game like deer, antelope, and even elk. The round’s performance has been praised in real-world hunting scenarios across varied terrain and conditions. Competitive shooters in the National Rifle League (NRL) and Precision Rifle Series (PRS) frequently rely on the 6.5 Creedmoor for its dependable accuracy, minimal recoil, and efficient powder usage. For reloaders, the cartridge offers wide availability of components and ample customization potential. Whether you're dialing in for a PRS match or sighting in on a game trail, the 6.5 Creedmoor delivers a winning combination of precision, power, and performance.
- Bullet Weight (gr) ->0-5050-7575-100100-150150-200200-300>300
The following table indicates for this caliber and various bullet weight ranges (in grains) which powders are suitable (👍) and popular among our reloading community (👍👍). This might evolve over time as more community members share their loads and as we accumulate more calculations and tests with our balistics calculator.
Weight vs. Velocity - Suitable Bullets for this Caliber
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Barrel Length Variation vs. Velocity - by Bullet Weight
Number of loads in this caliber shared by community members:
515
6.5 Creedmoor load data available with the following bullets:
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